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The June 2008 issue of International Cement Review covers Germany adapts to demand, Dyckerhoff white expansion and A new additive generation. Further cement industry reports examine Engineering versus marketing, Aberthaw kiln repair and Raw material chemistry.
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Explore the June 2008 issue of International Cement Review, the leading magazine for the global cement industry. Browse cement industry news, expert market analysis, regional reports, plant projects and technical articles covering cement production, equipment, processes and technology.
World news
All the essential news from the global cement industry. Orascom boosts Lafarge’s Middle Eastern and African cement sales. Titan’s Lake Belt Mining ban overturned Anhui Conch announces expansion plans. Cementir reports weak first quarter. ACC start-up in Egypt.
Germany adapts to demand
Slag cement is now predominant in the German cement market which continues to see independent producers striving to meet customer demands while finding lucrative export markets.
Dyckerhoff white expansion
Dyckerhoff’s Amöneburg cement plant and Germany's sole white cement producer, is expanding its capacity to 350,000tpa with a redesign of its raw material processing, a kiln conversion and new fuel options.
A new additive generation
BASF reports on how the latest innovation in materials technology has led to a new line of cement additives.
Engineering versus marketing
Menzel Elektromotoren explains why successful niche players continue to build the market for slip ring motors.
Aberthaw kiln repair
Voith Industrial Services spend a short amount of time to repair a kiln at Lafarge Aberthaw Cement works.
Raw material chemistry
Analysis of raw materials and optimising the fuel-firing conditions are paramount in the production process.
Lafarge’s South African goals
An exclusive report on the progress being made on Lafarge’s Rainbow expansion project with CBMI.
Find the right weight
ICR compiles a review of some of the latest weighing equipment available.
What’s in your cement?
Arthur Harrisson investigates how waste streams in cement production affect cement quality.
Bag filter science develops
Andrew Webron describes the merits of needlepunch non-woven polyester filter media.
Air power and revenue
CECO Energy Management aims to reduce energy costs for ventilation and emission control systems.
Satisfying requirements
PCME discusses regulatory requirements under MACT and reviews sensor choice for monitoring emissions.
Raw material extraction
KRC ponders how best to bring improvements to raw material extraction operation.
Selecting the right tools
SGS Geostat assists Cementos Argos in the validation of raw materials and quarry equipment selection.
Atlas releases drill upgrades
Atlas Copco modifies two of its drill rigs with new engines as well as ergonomic and automation upgrades.
European debut for crusher
Cementeria di Costantiniopli receives a new primary crushing unit – the first of its type – from Hazemag & EPR.
Expanding Cimpor Yibitas
Cimpor’s Yibitas cement plant undergoes a capacity expansion project to raise cement capacity to 4.8Mta.
Successful cooperation
AS Cemento – one of Turkey’s youngest cement producers – is already a success story.
Spotlight on Sabanci
The Sabanci Group is investing heavily in new technology and extra capacity as the Turkish cement market grows.
Achieving stability and control
Finnsementti has been training with the ECS/CEMulator software from FLSmidth Automation.
ELVA-1 wave technology
RF Com Ltd reports on the ELVA-1 Millimeter Wave Industrial Distance Sensor for dusty environments.
Pulsar: wave guided radar
Magnetrol International has a radar sensor capable of measuring levels of liquids and slurries.
Preventative maintenance
Castolin Eutectic looks at the benefits of component repair and wear protection.
Rolled steel resistance
CO.DI.TRA has specialised in the manufacture of high alloy-based solutions for wear resistance.
Dust-free loading chutes
Cimbria Moduflex describes its leading dust-free loading chutes with installation reports from China and Europe.
Pebco gets fully loaded
Pebco Inc details its array of loading chutes for handling bulk materials.
Lafarge patent portfolio
Phil Kerton delves through the patent history of Lafarge Cement Group looking for trends.
Product News
FLSmidth release Duoflex2, Baryval-Serviplem agreement and news from Haver & Boecker and Serv Trayvou.
New Orders
Christian Pfeiffer, KHD Humboldt Wedag and MacGregor win new orders.